Senior Care Assistant

Lowry Recruitment Ltd ,
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £9.88 per hour

Overview

Senior Care Assistant – Wakefield WF3 - £9.88/hr Rated Good by the CQC in 2019 You will be joining a fantastic group of care homes, whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes. The care home is a large, modern residential care home, based in the Lofthouse area of Wakefield. You will be tasked with assisting with the resident’s care plan, supervising the care team, delivering the highest standards of personalised care to residents. Ensure that at all times residents are treated with respect and dignity, and that individual’s rights to privacy, dignity, independence and choice are met. The roles we currently have are - DAYS – 33 hours – 3 on, 3 off shift pattern (8am-8pm) NIGHTS – 33 hours – 3 on, 3 off shift pattern (8pm-8am) Key Responsibilities To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual). To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves. Person specification Experience of working in a caring environment NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required. Details 33 Hours a week (Overtime available) £9.88 /hr Shift pattern is 3 x 12 hour shifts, paid for 11 due to breaks. Permanent Contract This is a fantastic opportunity, please apply online in the first instance. Please note due to the expected high level of applications, if you do not hear back within 5 working days your application has been unsuccessful. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89917827